Dread Media

This week, as they review the sleazy giallo film Strip Nude for Your Killer, Desmond and Darryll talk about whiskey and black leather. Nothing new there. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at George Romero Presents: Deadtime Stories, Volume 1 in a new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to review season two of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and goes through some feedback before calling it a show! Tunes are included, as always: "Take it Like a Woman" by Alice Cooper, "Black Leather" by Guns N' Roses, "George Romero" by The Sprites, "Wolf Rape" by Chris Leavins and Shawn Pierce (from Todd and the Book of Pure Evil), and "Art of Denial" by Madlove. Get in touch with us if you're going to the Fan Expo in Vancouver for a meet-up! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In this episode of Dread Media, Damien joins Desmond once again to dig through the muck that is Human Centipede 2. There are spoilers, you have been warned. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Lesbian Vampire Killers in a brand new Stay Scary. Great feedback and music abounds! "Outlaw Shit" by Struggle feat. Yelawolf, "Don't Shit Where You Eat" by Ween, "Woman" by Wolfmother, and "Jumping the Sharks" by Carter Falco. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @DevilDinosaurJr, and @ExtraLivesShow on Twitter.

Desmond is off to Las Vegas, but there's still a huge show for you to enjoy. First off, he and Darryll pay tribute to the deceased legend Moebius with a lengthy review of Heavy Metal. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a double feature of Stay Scary with reviews of the Korean Death Bell and the Thai Art of the Devil III. Desmond returns to go solo on the naked-vampire epic Lips of Blood! Plus, your emails! Exclamation points! Songs included: "The Mob Rules" by Black Sabbath, "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar, "Baddest of the Bad" by The Reverend Horton Heat, "Mutilated Lips" by Ween, and "Viva Las Vegas" by Dead Kennedys. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

A science fiction meditation of depression, a sincere bikers versus zombies novella, a look at a franchise of Thai supernatural gore films, a Bruce Springsteen parody song, and a sober tribute to a legendary French artist. This week's Dread Media is as diverse as ever. First, Desmond and Darryll review Lars von Trier's intense Melancholia. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's new novella from Creeping Hemlock Press: Carnage Road. Continuing his tour of southeast Asia, Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about the first two films in the Art of the Devil series in the latest Stay Scary. Then, finally, Desmond accompanies Tom Deja in this week's Macabre Musical Theatre in their rendition of "Universal City." We're sorry. Other songs of note: "And Sadness Will Sear" by Trivium, "Depression" by Black Flag, "The Long Road" by Tiger Army, "Black Magic" by Slayer, and "Temple of Your Dreams" by Monster Magnet. RIP Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @De

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they're trying to come to terms with the aggressively mediocre AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Help us. Please. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a close look at the adaptation of erotic comic artist Guido Crepax's Valentina: Baba Yaga on Blu-ray. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the Indonesian film Macabre. Desmond returns for a solo review of Todd Grimson's vampire novel Stainless. In a new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja takes aim at the Russians for their vodka-influenced folklore. Take Tom and Derrick up on their Better in the Dark DePalma Challenge by donating at least $10 to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.com. Songs included: "Forsaken Fashion Dolls" by Lordi, "You Must Be a Witch" by Stiv Bators, "Dead Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Los Angeles" by The 69 Eyes, and "Supporting Caste" by Propagandhi. Solidarity! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In an episode dedicated to the Winnipeg-based independent film collective Astron-6, Desmond and Darryll take a look at their grindhouse homage, Father's Day. Then Desmond goes solo on their short film omnibus, Astron-6 Collection. Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary segment dedicated to Pat Mills and Clint Langley's comic book barbarian, Slaine the Wanderer. Also, Tom Deja is back with a Macabre Musical Theatre. All this, and songs galore! "Sins of the Father" by Black Sabbath, "Father" by The Misfits, "Tribute" by Tenacious D, "How Heavy this Axe" by The Sword, and "Insane" by Scars on Broadway all get spins this week! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @DevilDinosaurJr, @Astron6 on Twitter.

It's two months overdue, but Chris and Desmond are back to talk about five more issues of Tomb of Dracula! More specifically, Tomb of Dracula #24-27 and Giant-Size Dracula #2. But first, they pay tribute to several comics professionals who have recently passed away. Yes, it was a while ago at this point, but these guys still deserve their tribute. Then, when it's time to dive into the comics, the two look at the sexual escapades of Blade, the introduction of Hannibal King to the Dracula mythos, odd synchronicity, Taj-dickery, and the moon's intense illness. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @koete2 on Twitter.

In this review-packed episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll look at the outlandish Japanese film Yakuza Weapon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on The New Kids from 1985. Then Desmond returns and goes solo with reviews of the African-based zombie film The Dead and the arthouse Iron Rose. Songs included: "Prodigal Son" by Bad Religion, "Machine Man" by Judas Priest, "Time Machines" by Lexo and the Leapers, "Dead Ends" by Dead Kennedys, "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard" by Screaming Jay Hawkins, and "Cosmic Monsters Inc." by White Zombie. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This week, it's a Dread Media lovefest! Desmond and Darryll take a look at the honeymoon-gone-wrong / lesbian-vampire feature Shiver of the Vampire. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Valentine's Day horror film My Bloody Valentine in a new edition of Stay Scary. Desmond returns for a solo look at The Devil's Rock, as a man deals with the loss of his wife while taking on Nazis and demons. And Tom Deja is here once again to pitch a sexy sapphic film the only way he knows how - through song - in a brand new Macabre Musical Theatre! Speaking of music: "Bleed 2 Feed" by CC Adcock and The Lafayette Marquis, "Stained Glass Cross" by Down, "The Ballad of Harry Warden" by John McDermott, "She" by The Damned, and "Threshhold" by Slayer. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In a show packed with reviews, Dread Media is now chock-full of 100% more naked vampires as Desmond and Darryll take in a viewing of the new Blu-ray release of Jean Rollins' The Nude Vampire. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Men's Adventure Magazines from Taschen Books. Desmond returns for solo reviews of Dream House and Die before Tom Deja delights us with another Macabre Musical Theatre! Music included: "Naked" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Vampira" by The Devin Townsend Band, "A Lesson in Violence" by Exodus, "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones, and "Roulette" by System of a Down. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This week, Darryll likes train movies. So, buckle up and please don't travel between cars, as he and Desmond check the tickets of the unsung hero of 1970s exploitation: Night Train Murders. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Night of the Demon in a new Stay Scary. And this is the week we make it official as Tom Deja presents Macabre Musical Theatre. Other than the one Tom sings, songs included: "Coincidenze (Film Mix)" by Ennio Morricone, "Strangers on a Train" by Lovage, "Fear of the Dark" by Iron Maiden, and "Partytime (Zombie Version)" by 45 Grave. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This huge episode has an interview with comic book legend Marv Wolfman about his career in horror comics and his upcoming revamp of Night Force at DC Comics. Then Darryll joins in for a review of the original The Hills Have Eyes. Devil Dinosaur Jr. stops by with a brand new Stay Scary on the non-fiction Book of Lists: Horror. Tons of songs, too! "Creatures of the Night" by The Creepshow, "Night People" by Dio, "Earth A.D." by Earth Crisis, "Bad Moon Rising" by Leatherwolf, and "Dark Forces" by Killing Joke all get a spin on the terror turntable this week! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

After discussing Undocumented and political horror, Desmond is joined by Darryll to review Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the first collection in the 2000 AD Defoe comic series, Defoe: 1666. Also, great tunes on the horizon: "Immigrant Song" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (feat. Karen O), "Hillbilly Joker" by Hank III, "London Dungeon (live)" by The Misfits, and "All My Friends Are Dead" by Turbonegro. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

Those who know comic book movies burn at the watch of Man-Thing. The Commonwealth Crew is back after far too long for another installment of Dread Reel-ief, and they're not happy about it. Because the film's a piece of shit. But it's a hilarious romp of cross-oceanic cinematic autopsy, and both medical examiners are smoking. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan on Twitter.

In this big ol' episode of Dread Media, a sense of normalcy returns as Darryll and Desmond take on the Japanese pseudo-slasher Gurozuka. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki stories. Then Desmond returns with a bizarre, rambling review of Hidden. Help me. Songs are played: "Runner" by Andrew WK, "Cold Blows the Wind" by Ween, "Ghost" by Clutch, "Rehab" by Down, and "Your Lies Become You" by Monster Magnet. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

For the first episode of 2012, it's a huge one packed with reviews! First off, Aaron swims up to chat with Desmond about the surprisingly insane Shark Night. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews both Dick Briefer's Frankenstein from IDW and Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein from Dark Horse. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of the gory British thriller Don't Let Him In, and Bette "hammers" us with a review of Wake Wood from Hammer Films! There's also feedback and music, too! "A Swim with the Sharks" by Powerman 5000, "Jaws Theme Swimming" by Brand New, "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper, "Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and "New Years Eve" by Tom Waits. Check out zedwordblog.com for Aaron's dalliances with the dead (sharks not guaranteed). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @betteschmidt, @dreadmedia, @EwokJedi, and @thezedword on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Darryll got run over by a reindeer, but have no fear: this episode has enough dudes with names beginning with the letter D to shake a candy cane-shaped stick at. Damien joins Desmond once again to look at the unfortunate black comedy Two Front Teeth. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. officially debuts his new segment, Stay Scary, by reviewing William Castle's autobiography Step Right Up!: I'm Gonna Scare the Pants off America. There's tons of Christmas tune terror as long as you're still in the mood: "Cold Blooded Christmas" by Jon Lajoie, "The Christmas that Almost Wasn't" by Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk, "Step Right Up" by Tom Waits, and "Silent Night Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Merry whatever and happy new socks! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @ExtraLivesShow on Twitter, for Christ's sake! It's his birthday! Christ, I mean. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In the very first segment dedicated to discussing the endings of films in detail, Desmond and Darryll respond to Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s comprehensive e-mail about the religious implications of Frailty. Please, if you haven't seen Frailty, make sure you watch it (because it's great), and listen to this segment only after you've seen it. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @ewokjedi on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In the second installment of Yuletide terror, Desmond and Darryll review the Dutch film Sint (Saint), at least until they get bored and talk about superhero movies and other stuff. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. is back with a book review of Kim Newman's Nightmare Movies. Before all that, Desmond talks a little bit about a couple of documentaries he's watched recently: The Green Rush and Until the Light Takes Us. There's songs, too! "Saint and Sinner" by KISS, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Browns, "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold, and "Reggae Christmas Eve in Transylvania" by Count Floyd all get a spin on the old Rudolph the Red-Nosed Record Player! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @EwokJedi on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!